2019 Solo & Quartet Competition
After a year off due to issues with our usual venue, the solo and quartet contest returned to Burgess Hill on 19th January. Adjudicator David Loftus enjoyed a total of 18 solos and 3 quartets, with a high standard of music making by all performers. Congratulations to all of our prize winners, and special mention…
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L&SC CHAMPIONS SEEK SOLO CORNET PLAYER
Friary Guildford Band has a vacancy for an experienced solo cornet player. The Band has a varied diary of concerts and contests, including Butlins and the Spring Festival. Rehearsals are Monday & Wednesday 8–10pm in Woking, within easy reach of the M25 and M3 and only 24 minutes by train from London Waterloo. For more…
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Cornet Vacancies at LGB
Due to impending relocation, the Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band (LGB Brass) are looking for both a front and back row cornet. Tuned percussionists also welcome!! Based in Lewes in East Sussex, the band rehearses on a Thursday and has a good mix of social events, concerts and contests. Please contact Jane for more…
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2018 Autumn Contest Results
scaba’s annual Autumn Contest returned to the Hawth in Crawley on Sunday 30th September with a new format designed to appeal to a wider range of competing bands and audiences alike. Adjudicator Sarah Groarke-Booth enjoyed a high standard of performance all day, with 19 bands playing in two combined sections. Godalming Band took top honours…
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Introducing the Norman Every Award
Members and followers of scaba will know that our former President Norman Every stepped down this year following a move to Cornwall. During Norman’s 5 year term as President he brought a wealth of experience, ideas and enthusiasm to the association, and most importantly he re-formed the Southern Counties Youth Band (SCYB) to give young…
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Entries confirmed for Autumn Contest
Those of you who follow the association will be aware that entries to our 3 full band contests have been declining over the past few years and scaba reluctantly decided to cancel the Entertainment contest this year rather than make a significant loss. Always looking for ways to make our events easier to take part…
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LGB Silent Auction
Last chance to bid in the Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band Silent Auction! LGB Brass are raising funds towards their trip to Cheltenham for the 2nd section Finals in a couple of weeks time and there are only a few days left for you to bid on the items that have kindly been donated…
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Brand New Sounds at Oxted Band
Oxted Band now has a full complement of over 30 players, which is fantastic news! However, this does mean that the acoustic in their band hut, refurbished after the 2016 arson attack, is challenging when everyone is there. Conscious of the health and well being of players, and thanks to fund raising and generous donations…
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Fairlop Brass – 50 Fabulous Years!
Fairlop Brass Band celebrated its 50th Anniversary with two major events in June. At the beginning of the month, current members and long standing supporters of the band enjoyed a Gala Dinner with the Band’s founder and current President, Dennis Carney as guest of honour. Centrepiece of the celebrations was a concert at the magnificent…
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